Mexican Pizza Recipe
A crispy flour tortilla topped with your choice of refried or rancho (cholesterol-free) beans, your choice of chicken, ground beef, or picadillo (shredded beef & pork), cheddar & jack cheese, tomatoes & green onions. Garnished with sour cream & guacamole. (Rice added upon request.)
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Base
Bean Layer
Protein Choice
Cheese Topping
Vegetable Toppings
Garnishes
Optional Addition
Method
Prepare the Tortilla
- 1
Heating the Tortilla
In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the flour tortillas for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are warm and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
Layer the Ingredients
- 2
Adding Beans
Spread a layer of refried beans or rancho beans evenly over each tortilla, covering the entire surface.
- 3
Adding Protein
Choose your protein (shredded chicken, ground beef, or picadillo) and evenly distribute it over the layer of beans.
- 4
Adding Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and jack cheese generously on top of the protein.
- 5
Adding Vegetables
Add the diced tomatoes and chopped green onions evenly over the cheese layer.
Cooking the Pizza
- 6
Baking the Pizza
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Final Touches
- 7
Garnishing
Once out of the oven, remove the pizzas and garnish them with dollops of sour cream and guacamole on top.
- 8
Serving
Cut the pizza into slices and serve hot. Optionally, you can add cooked rice as a side.